Fall Of A Nation

There are several billions of people that walk this earth and have walked this earth but how many can be said to have left a footprint on the sands of time? In this episode we will be discussing the legacies of Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, a Nigerian businessman, philanthropist, and politician who was widely regarded as a symbol of democracy in Nigeria.

In this episode we will explore the circumstances surrounding Abiola's death, the conspiracy theories surrounding his demise, and the impact of his death on Nigerian politics and society.

In Nigerian lingo it is said that something must kill a man but in this case it's still an open mystery as to how Abiola died, there is an official reason as well as many urban legends surrounding his death, we'll explore each of them and let you be the judge of the actual cause of death.

In this episode, we will explore the events leading up to M.K.O Abiola’s imprisonment, the circumstances surrounding his incarceration, and the political machinations that kept him behind bars for several years.

In this episode we do a deep dive of the aftermath of the canceled presidential elections. The actors and the roles they played in what has gone down in history as Nigeria's action thriller elections.

In this episode, host Kiki delves into the intriguing story of a legendary man who continues to be a topic of discussion even 29 years after his death. The episode explores the historical context of the 1993 election in Nigeria, the events leading up to it, and the aftermath of its annulment. Kiki starts by providing an overview of the political landscape in Nigeria during that time, with the coun...

They say no one is an overnight sucess, basically alluding to the fact that every successful person must have enduered difficulties or hardship before their big break. In this episode we get a sneak peek of how ambition is born. Starting from Abiola's some what disadvantaged upbringing to his over-all ambition of making something out the nothing he has. We see also how his leadership and enterpren...

Introducing "Fall of A Nation: Unraveling the MKO Abiola Saga" - a gripping podcast that delves deep into the captivating story of one man's rise, struggle, and the ultimate downfall of a nation. Join us on an immersive audio journey as we explore the life and legacy of MKO Abiola, a charismatic Nigerian businessman, philanthropist, and politician. In the tumultuous late 20th century, Abiola emerg...

This episode as the name implies looks at the situation in the country today. The causes of the war, are these issues still lingering today The everlasting dream of Biafra and the groups fanning the flame anew. This episode also has the interviews of easterners who believe in the Biafran dream.

This episode talks about the aftermath of the war, how the defeated people of Biafra were reintegrated with Nigeria. Also, this episode talks about how the Biafran currency was used and dumped and how the Government policies affected the easterners in Nigeria. What different easterners had to do to survive.

This episode shows the fall of Biafra. How Ojukwu retreated and fled the country and the circumstances mitigating against Biafra.

This episode recount the Biafran story and the circumstances that lead to the outbreak of war; The humanitarians that risked life and limb to bring succour to starving Nigerians. The episode also spotlights the profiteers of the war.

This Episode highlights unpopular views of the war; Ojukwu's distrust of the rise of saboteur's; Nnamdi Azikiwe's withdrawal of support; England's Prime minister's half-hearted attempt to make peace. This episode also contains an interview with wartime journalists.

This episode spotlight notable activist, who through personal effort brought global awareness to the civil war. It also describes the abject poverty and starvation of the Biafran people during that time. Details how the Nigerian army went about during the war. This episode also has a narration of how people fed during that time.

This episode deals with the strategy of the warring sides used against each other. Either sides ally. What kind of aid was provided. This episode also takes accounts from a survivor, how they survived and what they experienced.

This episode highlights the Aburi Accord, the intention behind the accord and other peaceful interventions deployed before actual war.

This episode is the continuation of last week's episode titled Imprisoned, it describes a nation in crisis as retaliatory attacks went unchecked in the land. The episode also has real life account from My Aunty her experience during that time.

This episode describes a nation in crisis as retaliatory attacks went unchecked in the land. Targeted killings of a certain tribe, in a certain region of the country. The episode also has real-life account of a survivor and her experience during that time.

This episode talks about the first coup. The players of the coup, The aims and objectives of the coup, Its success or lack of, And the aftermath of the coup.

This episode highlight's the territory called Nigeria. Showing the structures and preparations the colonial masters went through to hand over, chronicle's the nations baby steps and challenges as a new independent republic Highlighting the beginnings of the corruption plague in Nigeria. Profile's one of the major actors in the war.

This episode opens up on the circumstances that lead to the formation of Biafra. The origin of the name. The structure of the new nation and its ethnic structure. It's flag and anthem. Ojukwu's Now famous Speech.

Biafra, Fall Of A Nation, is a historical podcast that chronicles the rise and fall of a nation that could have been. The actors, the people, and the personalities behind the Nigerian civil war. Join Kiki every week, as she leads you through the intrigues and politics that were involved in the Nigerian civil war.